Liqueur Cabinet: A Series of Libations featuring Madison Cellars liqueur selections Part 11, featuring Aperol

A pitcher for the weekend brunch or anytime:

The simple Screwdriver (vodka and orange juice) is an essential tool in the cocktail kit: tall, refreshing and almost impossible to screw up. But add a few bells and whistles, like fresh thyme and bitter Aperol, and you have the makings of a summer blockbuster.

The Summerthyme Screwdriver Cocktail 

serves 6-7

5  Orange wheels (sliced thickly)
2  Lemons
11 oz  vodka
5 1⁄2 oz  Aperol
17 oz  Fresh orange juice
Club soda, to top

Garnish:
Thyme sprig
Orange wheel

How to make The Summerthyme Screwdriver Cocktail

Lightly muddle the orange wheels at the bottom of a pitcher.

Hand-squeeze the lemons into the pitcher, and discard the shell.

Add the vodka, Aperol and orange juice and fill with ice.

Top with the club soda and gently stir.

Garnish with thyme sprigs and orange wheels.

Serve in a Collins glass.

Source: Liquor.ocm